Ladies and gentlemen of the Classes of 2009 and 2010,

Let’s Go Long - Invest in Wharton 

·         Add value to the Wharton MBA
·         Improve our daily experience and future opportunities
·         Make this a time we look back on with fond nostalgia

1.       Closer Community – Social Capital

-          Introduce an Alumni Mentor Program
-          Secure additional space for a new MBA Lounge in a neighboring building
-          Establish greater connection to school by creating special moments for students

2.       Better Learning – Intellectual Capital

-          Stand firm on GND: it leads to risk free learning
-          Student role in selecting faculty
-          More flexibility in core and better interaction with other schools

3.       Target Big Things - Financial Capital

-          Develop loan package for students hit hard by the credit crisis
-          Improve recruiting by reaching out to alumni and working with MBACM

4.       Improve Little Things – Physical Capital

-          Bulk packs delivered to every student 1st day of class
-          Make sure you get better food, cleaner toilets and more study space